It’s another step forward for Phillies ace Zack Wheeler. On Thursday morning at BayCare Ballpark, Wheeler threw his first bullpen session since having thoracic outlet decompression surgery on Sept. 23.

The Philadelphia Phillies received an important update on Zack Wheeler’s recovery as the team evaluates its pitching depth and prepares for the upcoming season, offering a clearer outlook on their rotation plans.

As Spring Training gets going and the Philadelphia Phillies continue evaluating the health of their rotation, the biggest focus will be on ace Zack Wheeler and where he stands in his recovery process. Wheeler had venous thoracic outlet syndrome surgery and will likely miss Opening Day.

Zack Wheeler went into detail about his surgery after being diagnosed with venous thoracic outlet syndrome.

The Zack Wheeler injury timeline reached a milestone as the veteran eyes a return to the Philadelphia Phillies.

Zack Wheeler reveals the bizarre fate of his surgically removed rib, sharing a strange twist that stunned Phillies fans everywhere in 2026

If Zack Wheeler feels ready, he doesn't see the need to slow play his season debut. Here were his full comments Friday morning.

In an interview with Scott Lauber of the Inquirer published yesterday, Zack Wheeler discussed his offseason full of surgery and recovery from a rather significant injury in the most nonchalant, Zack Wheeler way possible. Here’s an excerpt from that fascinating interview below: